Duehurst History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Duehurst

What does the name Duehurst mean?

The name Duehurst is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived in the village of Dewhurst in the county of Lancashire.

Early Origins of the Duehurst family

The surname Duehurst was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Duehurst family

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Duehurst Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Duehurst are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Duehurst include: Dewhurst, Dewhirst and others.

Early Notables of the Duehurst family

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Migration of the Duehurst family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Duehurst or a variant listed above: Henry Dewhurst who settled in Boston in 1645; Arthur Dewhurst settled in New England in 1699; Alice, Charles, George, Mary, Thomas, William Dewhurst arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1860..

The Duehurst Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Spes mea in Deo
Motto Translation: My hope is in God.